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International events to attend in 2026
From The Weeknd’s Asia Tour and BTS ARIRANG to Tomorrowland Thailand, EDC Thailand and F1 Singapore & Abu Dhabi, discover the international events worth travelling for in 2026.
Some experiences are worth more than a weekend away. They are the kind of trips you plan months in advance, book flights for, build itineraries around, and remember long after you return home.
And 2026 is giving travellers plenty of reasons to pack their bags.
From global music icons taking over Asia to world-class electronic music festivals and Formula 1 weekends that turn entire cities into celebrations, the international events calendar is packed with experiences worth travelling for.
If you're planning your next event getaway, here are six international events you should attend in 2026.
1. The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour: Asia
If you're a fan of stadium-scale concerts, this one belongs on your bucket list.
The Weeknd is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn Tour back to Asia, with upcoming performances in Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore and Seoul. The official tour schedule lists Tokyo on September 19–20, Jakarta on September 26–27, Singapore on October 2–3, and Seoul on October 7.
The appeal isn't just the music. The Weeknd's shows are built around massive production, immersive visuals and some of the biggest songs in contemporary pop.
Why you should go
See one of the world's biggest pop stars live
Combine a major concert with an international holiday
Explore destinations such as Tokyo, Singapore or Seoul
Experience a stadium show with spectacular production
Best for: Pop & R&B fans, concert travellers and first-time international event-goers.
Travel idea: Make it a 4–5 day city break rather than flying in only for the concert. Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul all offer plenty to explore before and after show night.
2. Tomorrowland Thailand 2026
Electronic music fans, this is the one to watch.
Tomorrowland is bringing its first full-scale Asian edition to Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Thailand, from December 11–13, 2026. The festival marks a major new chapter for the globally recognised Tomorrowland brand.
The 2026 edition features more than 100 artists across seven stages and three days, with Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia among the announced headliners.
And this isn't simply a concert. Tomorrowland is known for turning its festivals into complete worlds, combining music, stage design, art, production and immersive experiences.
Why you should go
Experience Tomorrowland's first full-scale Asian edition
3 days of electronic music
100+ artists
Multiple stages and immersive festival production
Perfect opportunity to combine a festival with a Thailand holiday
Best for: EDM lovers, festival travellers, content creators and anyone who wants a bucket-list experience.
Travel idea: Base yourself around Pattaya or Bangkok and build a longer Thailand itinerary around the festival.
3. EDC Thailand 2026
If Tomorrowland is about entering another world, EDC Thailand is about turning the energy all the way up.
Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Thailand in Phuket from December 18–20, 2026, at Rhythm Park. The official EDC Thailand information confirms three days of festival programming, with event hours running from 3 PM to midnight each day.
Expect huge stages, electronic music, immersive visuals, fashion, art and the unmistakable EDC atmosphere.
The Thailand edition also brings local elements into the festival experience, creating a combination of global EDM culture and Thai surroundings.
Why you should go
Three days of electronic music
Massive festival production
Phuket as your destination
Music, art and fashion experiences
A perfect option for a friends' getaway
Best for: EDM fans, party travellers and groups of friends.
Travel idea: Turn it into a Phuket holiday. Spend a few days exploring beaches and the city before ending the trip at EDC.
A bonus for festival lovers
The timing makes December especially interesting for music travellers because Tomorrowland Thailand runs December 11–13 and EDC Thailand runs December 18–20. That means an extended Thailand trip could potentially combine both festivals into one international event adventure.
4. BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’
For millions of fans around the world, this isn't simply another concert tour.
BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ is one of the biggest music events of the year, with the group returning to stadiums across Asia and beyond.
The Asia leg includes stops in Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta.
For travellers, Singapore is particularly notable. BTS will perform at the National Stadium on December 17, 19, 20 and 22, 2026, marking a four-night stadium engagement.
The Singapore shows are also described as the group's longest Asia stop outside Japan and Korea.
Why you should go
See BTS perform as a complete group
Experience a huge stadium production
Combine a K-pop concert with an Asian city break
Connect with ARMY from around the world
Best for: BTS fans, K-pop lovers and travellers looking for a major pop-culture experience.
Travel idea: Singapore is an easy option for an international concert trip, especially if you're travelling from India. Plan your accommodation and travel well in advance around the concert dates.
5. Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026
Not every international event needs to be a music festival.
For motorsport fans, the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most exciting ways to experience F1.
The 2026 race weekend takes place from October 9–11 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The official F1 schedule includes practice and sprint qualifying on Friday, the sprint and qualifying on Saturday, and the main race on Sunday.
But the experience extends far beyond the circuit.
Singapore's Grand Prix Season Singapore runs from October 2–11, bringing race-themed entertainment, lifestyle experiences and events across the city.
Why you should go
Experience F1 under the Singapore night sky
Street circuit surrounded by the city skyline
Race weekend plus city-wide entertainment
Premium hospitality and nightlife opportunities
One of the most unique F1 destinations on the calendar
Best for: F1 fans, luxury travellers, nightlife lovers and sports enthusiasts.
Travel idea: Plan at least 4–5 days in Singapore so you can experience both the race and the city's Grand Prix atmosphere.
6. Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Want to end the year with Formula 1?
Head to Abu Dhabi.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place from December 4–6 at Yas Marina Circuit, making it the final round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
There is something particularly special about attending the final race of the season. Championship battles, celebrations, fan events and the atmosphere around Yas Marina make it much more than a three-day sporting event.
Why you should go
Season finale of the F1 calendar
Yas Marina Circuit experience
Luxury hotels and hospitality
Abu Dhabi's attractions beyond the race
Perfect winter international getaway
Best for: Motorsport fans, luxury travellers, couples, groups and anyone looking for a premium event experience.
Travel idea: Add a few days in Dubai to your Abu Dhabi trip and turn the race weekend into a UAE holiday.
Which Event Should You Choose?
Not sure where to start?
EventDestinationDateBest ForThe WeekndSingapore / Tokyo / Jakarta / SeoulSep–Oct 2026Concert loversF1 SingaporeSingaporeOct 9–11F1 + nightlifeBTS ARIRANGBangkok / Singapore / other Asia stopsNov–Dec 2026K-pop fansTomorrowland ThailandPattaya, ThailandDec 11–13EDM & festival loversEDC ThailandPhuket, ThailandDec 18–20Party & EDM fansF1 Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, UAEDec 4–6F1 + luxury travel
Turn an Event Into an Experience
The best international event trips aren't just about the few hours you spend inside a venue.
They're about the entire journey.
Wake up in a new city. Explore local food. Discover nightlife. Meet people from different countries. Dress up for the event. Spend the night surrounded by thousands of people who came for the exact same reason.
That's what makes event travel different from a regular holiday.
And with major concerts, festivals and sporting events happening across Asia and the Middle East in 2026, you don't have to choose between travel and experiences.
You can have both.
Start Planning Your 2026 Event Getaway
Whether you're dreaming of dancing at Tomorrowland Thailand, seeing BTS live in Singapore, experiencing The Weeknd's Asia tour or watching the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, these events are more than items on a calendar.
They're reasons to travel.
Choose your event. Pick your destination. Gather your people. And make 2026 the year you stop watching experiences on your feed and start experiencing them in real life.
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